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Dozens killed in Haiti's capital as armed men break away from gang coalition in bid for power

Dozens killed in Haiti's capital as armed men break away from gang coalition in bid for power

A human rights group says dozens of people in Haiti’s capital have been killed in a clash between a powerful gang coalition and armed men who apparently broke away from it

Dozens killed in Haiti's capital following internal clashes within a powerful gang coalition

Dozens killed in Haiti's capital following internal clashes within a powerful gang coalition

A human rights group says dozens of people in Haiti’s capital have been killed following violent clashes within a powerful gang coalition

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

US Military Conducts Closest Known Flight Near Venezuelan Airspace Amid Rising Tensions

US Military Conducts Closest Known Flight Near Venezuelan Airspace Amid Rising Tensions

The United States deployed two F/A-18 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela, marking the closest known approach of U.S. military aircraft to Venezuelan airspace. This mission, described by a U.S. defense official as a 'routine training flight,' was conducted entirely within international airspace and aimed to demonstrate the aircraft's operational reach. The flight, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, follows a period of increased U.S. military activity in the region, including previous flights of B-52 and B-1 bombers along Venezuela's coastline. The heightened activity began after U.S. strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, which the Trump administration justified as necessary to combat illicit drug trafficking. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has denied these allegations.

Mexico's lower house approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports

Mexico's lower house approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports

By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Mexico's lower house early Wednesday approved tariffs of up to 50% next year on imports from China and several other Asian countries, aiming to boost domestic production and address trade imbalances.

US Fighter Jets Conduct Training Near Venezuelan Coast Amid Rising Tensions

US Fighter Jets Conduct Training Near Venezuelan Coast Amid Rising Tensions

Two US F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets were observed circling the Gulf of Venezuela, near Maracaibo, as tensions between the US and Venezuela continue to escalate. The jets, tracked on flight monitoring sites, conducted a 40-minute flight in the area. A US defense official described the activity as a 'routine training flight.' This incident follows a series of US military actions in the Caribbean, aimed at combating drug trafficking from Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of using these operations to destabilize his government. The US has not confirmed any plans to deploy troops to Venezuela, although President Trump has suggested that Maduro's time in power is limited. The flights are part of a broader pattern of US military presence in the region, including previous flights by B-52 and B-1 bombers.

China's Naval Visit to Jamaica Challenges US National Security Strategy

China's Naval Visit to Jamaica Challenges US National Security Strategy

The United States' new National Security Strategy aims to reinforce American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, a region traditionally defined to include North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. This strategy seeks to prevent non-Hemispheric competitors, such as China, from establishing a strategic presence in the region. In a direct challenge to this strategy, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has deployed the hospital ship CNS Silk Road Ark to Jamaica. The ship, equipped with advanced communication facilities and helicopters, is on a 12-day visit to provide medical services in Montego Bay, Kingston, and Falmouth. This visit is part of Exercise Mission Harmony 2025, a Chinese initiative to extend influence through humanitarian diplomacy across the Caribbean and Latin America, including stops in Mexico, Barbados, Brazil, Peru, and Chile. Concurrently, the US Navy's USNS Comfort is conducting a similar mission in the region under Operation Continuing Promise 2025.

China's Naval Visit to Jamaica Challenges U.S. Security Strategy

China's Naval Visit to Jamaica Challenges U.S. Security Strategy

China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has sent the hospital ship CNS Silk Road Ark to Jamaica as part of Exercise Mission Harmony 2025. This visit is seen as a challenge to the U.S.'s new National Security Strategy, which aims to maintain American influence in the Western Hemisphere. The Chinese ship will provide medical services in Jamaica and other countries in the region, including Mexico and Brazil. This move is part of China's broader strategy to expand its influence through humanitarian diplomacy, directly competing with U.S. efforts in the region.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Urges President Trump to Release Full Video of September 2 Strike

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Urges President Trump to Release Full Video of September 2 Strike

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Rachel VanLandingham is advocating for the release of the complete video footage from a strike that occurred on September 2. The strike, which took place in the Caribbean, has raised legal questions regarding the implications of such military actions. VanLandingham, who has a background in military law, is emphasizing the importance of transparency in military operations, particularly those that involve international waters and potential civilian impact. The call for the video's release is part of a broader discussion on the legal and ethical responsibilities of military engagements and the need for accountability in operations that may affect international relations and civilian safety.

U.S. Space Command Strengthens Coalition Spacepower with CSpO Allies

U.S. Space Command Strengthens Coalition Spacepower with CSpO Allies

U.S. military officials, led by Gen. Chance Saltzman and Gen. Stephen Whiting, joined leaders from the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative at the French Space Command Headquarters. The meeting reaffirmed the coalition's commitment to deterrence, interoperability, and space warfighting capabilities. The CSpO Initiative includes 10 nations: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The U.S. delegation emphasized the importance of defending U.S. interests in space and the need for integrated coalition capabilities to deter aggression. The initiative aims to enhance space power in response to growing threats and ensure robust operational cooperation among member nations.

UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' compound in Jerusalem

UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' compound in Jerusalem

Israeli police have forcibly entered the compound of a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem

US Industry Groups Challenge Texas Ingredient Labeling Law Over Misleading Claims

US Industry Groups Challenge Texas Ingredient Labeling Law Over Misleading Claims

Several major food and beverage trade associations have filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new law mandating warning labels on products containing certain artificial colors and additives. The legislation, passed in June, requires that products with over 40 specified substances, including synthetic food dyes and bleached flour, display a label warning consumers that these ingredients are not recommended for human consumption by authorities in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom. The American Beverage Association, Consumer Brands Association, National Confectioners Association, and FMI, the Food Industry Association, argue that these claims are false and misleading, as the ingredients have been safely used in the U.S. for decades. The groups contend that the law will lead to increased costs for manufacturers, either through labeling changes or recipe modifications, and that some of the ingredients are already banned at the federal level.